Philly Trans-Health Conference Addresses Health and Wellness for Trans People of Color

The 11th Annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference — the largest trans-specific health conference in the world — will be held at the Philadelphia Conference Center, from May 31st to June 2nd, 2012.

The Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference is a FREE conference that offers three full days of workshops and activities focused on the health and well-being of transgender people, communities and allies. Now in it’s 11th year the conference draws a diverse group of around 2,000 people of many genders and gender experiences from all over the country and around the globe.

This year’s keynote speakers are Louis Mitchell, a black trans activist with years of experience advocating for LGBTQ people within faith-based communities, May L. Vazquez, an activist and leader within the Transgender and Gender Non. conforming communities in New York City, and Ryan Cassatta, transgender singer-songwriter and motivational speaker.

Finally — since it’s rare that large queer events get planned without creating a space for art, music, and dance — attendees of the conference can look forward to a diverse film showcase highlighting gender variant experiences and perspectives, a dance celebration in the form of a ball — vogue-ing, prizes, and all — and a highly anticipated Blender After Party.

Are you planning to attend the conference? Which sessions are you most excited about? QWOC Media Wire will be covering the event — and accepting guest submissions about various sessions — so we hope to see some of you there. Remember, it’s free.

Click here to visit the Philly Trans-Health Conference website and register to attend.

Awesome event. I’m particularly intrigued by the Loving Ourselves workshop – it’s good to see trans women being celebrated.

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